Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino has been sued for over $1m (Â£622,000) by his former managers.

Gotham NYC Entertainment filed a legal challenge against the Jersey Shore star on Thursday, claiming that the 30-year-old's decision to part with them in May was a breach of their contract.

Gotham have denied Sorrentino's accusations about their "lack of performance" and added that the MTV favourite was obliged to give a 30-day notice to correct any issues, regardless of his opinion about their ability.

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The team also claims responsibility for having taken Sorrentino's "career from relative obscurity to become an international celebrity", according to TMZ.

In a statement issued today, Sorrentino's lawyers described the suit as being filled with "lies and falsities" and further argued that Gotham "did more harm than good to Michael and his career."